Lorraine Uecker-Carlson

Lorraine Uecker-Carlson, 69, of Kensington, CT, died suddenly on 25 July 2012. She is survived by life-partner, Donald Carlson, daughter and son-in-law, Tiffany and Andrew Krupa of North Stonington, granddaughters, Laura Elfstrum and Makayla Keith, brother, Renard Maiuri, nieces, Sarah, Abra and Leah Maiuri, nephew, Adam Maiuri, and many cousins. She was predeceased by her mother, Stella Maiuri, and her father James Jenerowitz. Born in Brooklyn, NY, Lorrie attended Avon High School, class of '61. Lorrie attended the Illinois Institute of Art where she was president of her sorority. After college, she married Otto Uecker, of Monroe, MI. The couple had one child. Upon separation, Lorrie moved back to Connecticut and founded the Tiffany Agency of Modeling in Hartford. This led to a career in television, first at CBS, where she produced The Young People's Concert at Lincoln Center, King of the Gypsies, and the Farrah Fawcett Wella Balsam commercials. She wrote, directed, produced and hosted the Miss World America Pageant. Lorrie started her own production company in 1978. She produced and wrote one of the first cable TV lifestyle shows, The Good Life. It was during her years as a TV producer that she met the love of her life, Donald Carlson. Lorrie left the big city in the mid-eighties to join Don in the antiques and Classic Car business. She opened Playhouse Antiques soon after, specializing in ephemera and antique car collectables. She and Don enjoyed a long life together sharing their love of antiques, fully realized when they purchased their 17c. homestead, a stop on the underground railroad. The couple lovingly restoring the property, which became a showcase for their shared passion and Lorrie's talents with interior decorating and crafts. Lorrie loved giving tours at Christmas time, when she decorated each room in a different theme. One of her greatest joys was spending time with her grandchildren. Lorrie loved caring for her gardens, where she spent many joyful afternoons entertaining friends and family. She was a superb chef and hostess. She loved solving crossword, cryptograms, and Sudoku puzzles. She especially loved spending time at the couples' summer cottage on the Cape. Lorrie was a gentle, strong, witty, intelligent, loving partner, mother, grandmother and sister. She will be greatly missed. Funeral services are Tuesday, 10 a.m. at Carlson Funeral Home, 45 Franklin Square, New Britain. Burial will be private. Calling hours are Monday 4 to 7p.m. and Tuesday morning from 9 to 10 a m at Carlson Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Klingberg Centers, 370 Linwood St., New Britain, CT. 06052. Please share a memory or note of sympathy by "clicking" SEND CONDOLENCES at the bottom of the page.

Lorraine Uecker-Carlson

May 14, 1943 - July 25, 2012

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May 14, 1943 - July 25, 2012

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